Human factors integration in complex systems: Awareness, challenges and strategies.

IF 2.4 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-07-25 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2025.2536543

Sara Saif Rashed Almazrouei, Fanny Camelia, Raul Leal, Timothy L J Ferris, Gulsum Kubra Kaya, Mikela Chatzimichailidou

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Abstract

Human Factors Integration (HFI) is crucial for the development of complex systems, ensuring both effectiveness and safety. This research presents a case study on HFI awareness and implementation in a missile and guided weapons development company, focusing on the application of HFI principles, the challenges faced, and potential areas for improvement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve respondents across various roles in the company, and thematic analysis was used to analyse interview data. Key themes were identified concerning HFI awareness, organisational dynamics and practical challenges. The findings revealed significant gaps in formal HFI training, limited integration of HFI into project specifications and inconsistent end-user involvement. Organisational and cultural resistance hindered HFI due to cost and timeline constraints. The study suggests that early integration of HFI into the Systems Engineering process, alongside enhanced training programmes and a cultural shift towards prioritising HF, are essential for overcoming these challenges.

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复杂系统中人因整合：意识、挑战与策略。

人因集成（HFI）对于复杂系统的开发至关重要，可以确保系统的有效性和安全性。本研究提出了一个在导弹和制导武器开发公司中HFI意识和实施的案例研究，重点关注HFI原则的应用、面临的挑战和潜在的改进领域。我们对公司中不同职位的12名受访者进行了半结构化访谈，并使用主题分析来分析访谈数据。确定了关于HFI意识、组织动态和实际挑战的关键主题。调查结果显示，在正式的HFI培训方面存在重大差距，HFI纳入项目规范的程度有限，终端用户的参与也不一致。由于成本和时间限制，组织和文化阻力阻碍了HFI的发展。该研究表明，早期将HFI整合到系统工程过程中，以及加强培训计划和向优先考虑HF的文化转变，对于克服这些挑战至关重要。

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Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.